Physical Therapist
Department: Physical Therapy
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8-5
Job Details:
* Bachelor''s Degree
* The Staff Physical Therapist I for Acute / Wound Care has the responsibility to evaluate, treat, establish a plan of care, and assess physical therapy programs for patients referred to PM&R for Acute Inpatient or Wound care. The therapist is expected to maintain the highest level of quality patient care at all times. The therapist will assist in the orientation, supervision, and training of new Staff PT Is, PTAs, and support personnel, as well as students and volunteers. The therapist will be expected to complete daily documentation and charges and schedule patients daily. The therapist may be assigned to other specialty areas, and it will be expected the therapist is competent in all areas provided by this Department. The therapist will assist in the development and initiation of new programs, and may participate in management decisions. The therapist will adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the 1) American Physical Therapy Association 2) Texas State Physical Therapy Practice Act, 3) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization manual, 4) UMC Standard Policy and Procedure Manual, 5) PM&R Policy and Procedure Manual